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KJ08 XXC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,484 mi
Last recorded198,484 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 XXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 198,484 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 198,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2024 194,778 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside - in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted throughout underside

Fail 22 Mar 2024 194,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes near sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe near spring mount (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside - in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted throughout underside

Pass 24 Mar 2023 193,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,878 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,949 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 159,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 134,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,000 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,982 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 80,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,821 miles

advise front tyres getting low

Fail 17 Dec 2014 57,281 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 40,247 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 22,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KJ08 XXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ08 XXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KJ08 XXC registered?

KJ08 XXC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is KJ08 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 XXC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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